Santa Supply Co.

This was my first project using vinyl to screen print.  I created this cute Christmas graphic in Adobe Illustrator and made it an SVG to cut on my Cricut.  I cut it on Oracal 651 vinyl (outdoor vinyl) and weeded it.  I purchased a screen and followed a tutorial on screen printing.  I thought, how hard can it be?  Well, it takes a little patience and some finesse, but it really went better than expected.  I used Speedball red acrylic ink on painted birch ply-wood.  I used a wax to seal it and give it a vintage look.  My husband cut a few pieces of pine for the frame.  I think these would look great on an open shelf.  

Ever since this project, I was hooked on screen printing!  What more can I design, cut and print? There are not enough hours in the day!

53 days 'til Christmas!

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Hand-Made Holiday

It has been a few weeks since I posted anything. I have been busy designing and creating all these cool things. I had a large load of reclaimed boards which I cleaned and painted into these awesome frames. My husband is great with the miter saw. All I needed to do was sketch out my ideas with some measurements and my husband makes magic happen out of junk someone was throwing away.  I love how simple and rustic they look. My designs needed something special to make them stand out. I used chalk paint to finish off the look to make them look authentically old.

I love using tools too. I am not as proficient on the saw as my husband but the thought of building something out of nothing is exciting. It just opens up a new medium for me to work with. I built this box out of more reclaimed wood.  They are a perfect size to hold a glass mason jar with votive. I added faux leather straps on the sides. A great small gift for Christmas.

This painted sign is clean and simple. A friend asked me to create one for her and I liked it so much, I created another for the Holiday Open House. 

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Sneak Peek Holiday Open House

I was asked to participate in a friend's Holiday Open House. I have been working really hard to get ready for it. It feels like Santa's work shop around here. I have been painting and printing, sanding and cutting. My kitchen table has been covered with crafts for weeks. I have a trail of saw dust from my garage that everyone has been tracking in. Paint brushes drying on my sink and glue under my finger nails. I love it! I get a thrill around this time of year because it's gift go-time.  

I try to create things that I like and that I would want to decorate my home. My hubby helps with all my frames. We use reclaimed wood. I love a clean but rustic look. Below are a few samples of what I will be showing at the Holiday Open House. 

This laundry sign I have hanging in my laundry room.  I get so many compliments on it so I decided to recreate it for the show.

I always look for something cute for my kitchen for this time of year.  I created these signs with a vintage flare.  They are a perfect size to be hung on the back splash or placed on an open shelf.  I spend a lot of time in the kitchen during the holidays. I did not want to neglect that space of festive decorations.

I have two weeks until the show, so stop back and check out what else I will have available!

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All Roads

The rule in my house has always been, no Christmas until Thanksgiving is over. Since my kids have been in college, I look forward to when they return home for Thanksgiving so we can keep our  family tradition of decorating the christmas tree together. So I have been doing a little planning. I am creating a few graphics for signs, cards and digital downloads. I am in the planning stages...I have many ideas. I will be laying them on you a little at a time. Come November 1st, I think I will be Christmas ready. I plan on painting a few of these on wood that I have already prepped this past weekend. If you are local, keep an eye out. I will be selling them. 

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